Last September, the Canadian Museum for Human Rights issued an open call for crowd-sourced images to reflect four themes — freedom of expression, inclusion and diversity, reconciliation, and human rights and the environment.
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Last September, the Canadian Museum for Human Rights issued an open call for crowd-sourced images to reflect four themes — freedom of expression, inclusion and diversity, reconciliation, and human rights and the environment.
After receiving 984 submissions, a jury has selected 70 photographs for a new Canada 150 exhibit called Points of View.
Twelve of the images were submitted by nine photographers based in Manitoba.
A Welcome Sign, 2016
Steve Courchene, Winnipeg
There were few healthy relationships between Sagkeeng First Nation and nearby communities. But one family business extended its hand. This sign welcomes First Nations to access the spring well on its property and take rocks for indigenous ceremonies.
The exhibit opens a week before Canada Day, on June 23, and runs until Feb 4. However, the images can be viewed online.
Pride Parade, 2015
Reed Oslund, Winnipeg
This man was part of an entourage that recreated extravagant outfits worn by drag duo Pictoria Secrete and Gloria Booths, who led the Winnipeg Pride parade from 2005-2014. I loved that the friends who were honouring this duo represented a variety of sexualities.
Lee, 2016
Reed Oslund, Winnipeg
Lee is a local Winnipeg musician who supports himself by working as a chef. Lee is also a gay man. When he was younger, he was a competitive boxer. This skill came in handy when he was jumped by four homophobes for his sexual orientation and was able to fight back.
Ode to The REDress Project, 2015
Nancy McMillan, Winnipeg
Artist Jaime Black’s installation, The REDress Project, focuses on the more than 1,000 missing and murdered indigenous women in Canada. Red dresses were installed in public spaces to highlight this national issue, like this one outside a Winnipeg school.
Everyone Should be Able to Feel the Ocean, 2014
Tim Dawson, Winnipeg
Thanks to the tenacity of a parks director, this graded ramp replaced stairs that had been used for years to access this beach in Prince Edward Island. The beach is now accessible for people in wheelchairs and those with other mobility issues.
Stateless Children, 2014
Muhammad Munimuzzaman Khan, Winnipeg
This girl lives in a refugee camp in Bangladesh for Rohingya Muslims who have fled the neighbouring Myanmar where they face religious persecution. The refugees are not allowed to settle in Bangladesh beyond the camp. Nor can they return to Myanmar.
The Visitor, 2011
James Lazar, Winnipeg
After a difficult transition to institutional life, my fiercely independent father remained free in his mind. He would dream of adventures on his bicycle. When he awoke to his new reality, this little visitor from home would often be waiting to lift his spirits.
Gone But Not Forgotten, 2016
Madelaine Toupin, Beausejour
In 1959, this home was abandoned when the Inuit village of Hebron, Labrador, was forcibly relocated. After the province declared the community unviable, all residents were forced to move to new and unfamiliar areas, resulting in poverty and starvation.
No Communication Barriers at this Table, 2016
Cheryle Broszeit, Winnipeg
Only 25 per cent of parents are able to use sign language to communicate with their deaf children. This leaves many children feeling isolated in their own homes and unable to fully converse with their families. Deaf parents, however, have no such barriers to communication with their deaf children.
Environmental Transformation, 2014
Michael Pratt, Winnipeg
China’s increasing push to modernize has resulted in the bulldozing of rural housing to make room for city developments. The environment and local communities pay a price for this destruction, which leaves landscapes scarred.
Sacred Fire, 2015
Michael Pratt, Winnipeg
These protesters called on the Canadian government and police forces to do more to ensure justice and peace for indigenous communities, and the safety of indigenous women. Demonstrators hoped that many cases of missing women would be reinvestigated.
